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Senior Lean Practitioner

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026507739 Category Manufacturing Role Type Onsite Post Date May 05, 2026
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lean Practitioner to join theAir Dominance Lean team to support a proprietary program in St. Louis, MO.

As a Lean Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in driving Lean initiatives and culture across the organization. You will be responsible for Lean activities and partnering with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall performance. This position requires an understanding of Lean principles and methodologies, as well as the ability to guide teams and leaders in their Lean journey.

The successful candidate will be a Lean manufacturing expert to support Boeing Production System implementation, and maturity, working with BDS Program and manufacturing teams, along with other stakeholders throughout the enterprise, to drive the integration of Lean best practices to enable world-class manufacturing system performance and efficiency. This teammate will be responsible for embedding lean principles and tactics within the design, establishment and maturity of a production system for a development Program to enhance the “Start Right” culture and achieve business objectives.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Coach and Facilitate Lean activities and initiatives across various programs & functions
  • Teach and apply applicable lean tools (e.g. Problem solving, Kaizen workshops, 3p, Value Steam mapping, Process mapping, 5s) and process analysis to identify areas for improvement
  • Develop, deploy and execute integrated continuous improvement strategy and assist with its strategic deployment
  • Develop and implement Lean training programs for employees at all levels
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement efforts, facilitate cross-team best-practice sharing, and promote replication of successful process improvements across the organization.
  • Utilize data analysis and metrics to measure the effectiveness of Lean initiatives
  • Coach, Mentor and Educate stakeholders in Lean principles and practices
  • Prepare and present reports on progress and outcomes to management
  • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in Lean methodologies
  • Applies and integrates improvement processes and tools across the full value stream
  • Connect Lean principles and strategy to execution results
    • Production System design, facility layout and 5S in support of “Start Right” in new Buildings while also transitioning from existing facilities
    • Effective kitting strategies and visual controls for part placement and storage
    • Production Health metrics and visual controls identifying constraints, containment and support system escalation for RCCA and kaizen countermeasures
      • Example: Tier Board & Oobeya visuals with operational cadence
    • Long term continuous improvement through all life cycles of the Program (L+DBR’s / PFMEA through LRIP)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 10 + years of experience implementing lean principles
  • 10+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams
  • 8+ years of experience planning and facilitating Lean+ workshops (e.g., BPSM /AIW / 3P / Kaizen / VSM, Process Mapping, AIW, DK)
  • 6+ years of experience teaching Lean+ tools and concepts
  • Willing to Travel Domestically and internationally as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelors Degree or higher
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • 10+ years of experience in Aerospace, Fabrication, or manufacturing environment 
  • 10+ years of Experience with the Boeing Production System
  • Project management certification

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. 

Additional Information:

  • This position requires travel up to 25% of the time
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Shift:

  • This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $141,950-192,050


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 14, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. This position requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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